Hospice Volunteer Hairstylist/Barber

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Looking for a stylist and/or Barber to volunteer to cut hospice patient hair in their homes once per month you would have a different set of patient to provide your time and talent to. This position requires a 2 hour commitment per month. It also requires a background check, drug screen, tb skin test and orientation.


Who is a hospice volunteer?

A hospice volunteer is someone who wishes to make a difference in lives of the terminally ill by contributing directly to the services provided by hospice care. Volunteers provide emotional support and practial assistance that enhances the comfort and quality of life for patients, their families and loved ones. These services can include being available for companionship, listening or simply " being there" for a patient, as well as running errands and preparing meals.

Hospice volunteers often say their experience is personally rewarding and emotionally meaningful to help those in need at a critical point in their lives. Your volunteer work is significant and can make a postive impact in the quality of others' lives.

You can make a positive difference.

As a hospice volunteer, you may be asked to:

Listen and support the patient and family

Read or sit with a patient for short periods of time

Prepare light meal

Write a letter

Observe and report to the hospice team

Run errands

Act as a liaison between hospice staff , the patient and family